In the biblical context, a "reminder" serves as a tool to recall God's commandments, promises, and past deeds. It is a means by which believers are encouraged to remember their covenant with God and to live in accordance with His will. The concept of reminders is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of memory in the life of faith.

Old Testament

In the Old Testament, reminders often take the form of physical objects or rituals. For instance, the Israelites were instructed to use tassels on their garments as reminders of God's commandments: "Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come, you are to make tassels for the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. You will have these tassels to look at so that you will remember all the commands of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes" (Numbers 15:38-39).

The Passover feast serves as another significant reminder, commemorating God's deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. This annual observance was instituted as a perpetual reminder of God's saving power and faithfulness (Exodus 12:14).

New Testament

In the New Testament, reminders are often verbal or written exhortations. The Apostle Peter emphasizes the importance of reminders in his letters: "Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body" (2 Peter 1:12-13). Here, Peter underscores the necessity of continual reminders to reinforce the truth and encourage steadfastness in faith.

The Lord's Supper, instituted by Jesus, is a central New Testament reminder. Jesus instructed His disciples to partake in the bread and wine "in remembrance of Me" (Luke 22:19). This sacrament serves as a perpetual reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant established through His blood.

Spiritual Significance

Reminders in Scripture are not merely for the sake of recollection but are deeply spiritual, serving to align the hearts and minds of believers with God's purposes. They act as safeguards against forgetfulness, which can lead to spiritual drift and disobedience. The act of remembering is closely tied to obedience and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:11: "Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes which I am giving you this day" .

Practical Application

In the life of a believer, reminders can take various forms, such as Scripture memorization, prayer, and participation in communal worship. These practices help to keep God's Word and His promises at the forefront of one's mind, fostering a life of devotion and obedience. The use of reminders is a practical expression of the biblical call to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2).

In summary, reminders in the Bible serve as vital instruments for spiritual growth and perseverance, helping believers to remain anchored in their faith and committed to God's commandments.(n.) One who, or that which, reminds; that which serves to awaken remembrance.5280. hupomnesis -- a reminding, reminder
... a reminding, reminder. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hupomnesis
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-om'-nay-sis) Short Definition: remembrance Definition ...
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3422. mnemosunon -- a memorial
... a memorial. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: mnemosunon Phonetic Spelling:
(mnay-mos'-oo-non) Short Definition: reminder, memorial, remembrance ...
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364. anamnesis -- remembrance
... memorial ). Word Origin from anamimnesko Definition remembrance NASB Word
Usage remembrance (3), reminder (1). remembrance. From ...
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234. azkarah -- a memorial offering
... memorial. From zakar; a reminder; specifically remembrance- offering -- memorial.
see HEBREW zakar. 233, 234. azkarah. 235 . Strong's Numbers.
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2146. zikkaron -- memorial, remembrance
... Word Origin from zakar Definition memorial, remembrance NASB Word Usage memorable
sayings (1), memorial (12), records (1), remembrance (4), reminder (5), sign ...
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2142. zakar -- remember
... 1), preserve (1), put me in remembrance (1), recorder (9), remember (132), remembered
(42), remembering (1), remembers (4), remind (1), reminder (1), report (1 ...
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Of the Origin of the Word "With," and what Force it Has. Also ...
... Of necessity, then, the church teaches her own foster children to offer their prayers
on that day standing, to the end that through continual reminder of the ...
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God Justified, Though Man Believes Not
... I am going to talk of our text, at this time, first, as giving to us a sorrowful
reminder: "For what if some did not believe?" It is sad to be reminded that ...
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The Builders
... The next reminder of the incident was the following item in the builder's final
account: "To missing tools, unclaimed in accordance with missionaries' loving ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xv the builders.htm

Crossing the River Jordan
... feet stood, twelve stones and carry them over with you and lay them down in the
camping-place, where you pass the night, that this may be a reminder to them. ...
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Approbation and Blessing.
... Accordingly he closes this prayer with a reminder that the guarantee of its fulfilment
is the grace of God""According to the grace of our God and the Lord ...
/.../thomas/the prayers of st paul/iii approbation and blessing.htm

Sanctified for Service.
... This picture of each life amongst us in its relation to God, as His seed-field or
His temple, is a continual reminder that where a human soul is concerned ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/percival/sermons at rugby/xix sanctified for service.htm

The Epistle of Judas
... 5. A courteous reminder of what they had heard from scriptures like the Pentateuch
and the book of Enoch, read aloud in church-worship. ...
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Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?
... Montanism is not named; but it is opposed by a reminder of better "prophesyings,"
and by setting the pure spirit of the apostolic age over against the frenzied ...
/.../clement/who is the rich man that shall be saved/title page.htm

Exhortation to the Heathen
... Montanism is not named; but it is opposed by a reminder of better "prophesyings,"
and by setting the pure spirit of the apostolic age over against the frenzied ...
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The Treatise on the Resurrection of the Dead
... Montanism is not named; but it is opposed by a reminder of better "prophesyings,"
and by setting the pure spirit of the apostolic age over against the frenzied ...
/.../athenagoras/the treatise on the resurrection of the dead/title page.htm

Reminder (13 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reminder (13 Occurrences). ... Hebrews 10:3 But in those
sacrifices there is yearly reminder of sins. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Phylactery
... In Exodus 13:9 the corresponding word to the Totaphoth of 13:16 is zikkaron, "memorial"
or "reminder"; and in the parallel clauses of both verses the ...
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Yearly (16 Occurrences)
... perfect those who approach. (DBY). Hebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there
is yearly reminder of sins. (WEB DBY). Leviticus 25:53 ...
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Reminded (3 Occurrences)

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Remembrancer (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who, or that which, serves to bring
to, or keep in, mind; a memento; a memorial; a reminder. ...
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Reminders (2 Occurrences)

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Annual (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Annual (6 Occurrences). Hebrews 10:3 But in those
sacrifices there is yearly reminder of sins. (See NIV). ...
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Anem (1 Occurrence)
... promise to Joshua and exhortation to fearlessness and courage (1:1-9); directions
to the people to prepare for the passage of the river, and a reminder to the ...
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Sacrifices (186 Occurrences)
... sins? (WEY). Hebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is yearly reminder
of sins. (WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Hebrews ...
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Sign (181 Occurrences)
... that the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy the earth (Genesis 9:13;
compare Genesis 4:15); the Feast of Unleavened Bread is a reminder of God's ...
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